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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.44, 3,612.66 and 584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.44, 3,612.66 and 584.44 is: 876.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.44 : 3,612.66 = 584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.44/3,612.66 = 584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.44x = 3,612.66 × 584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.44x = 2,111,371.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,371.79/2,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.66

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